Bust the Filibuster

Ah yes the funny sounding word that we all learned once in Social Studies is at the core of a growing debate. What is it? A filibuster is an attempt to block or delay Senate action on a bill or other matter by debating it at length, offering numerous procedural motions, or even reading out the phone book.

This is what the Democrats are threatening to do filibuster to delay, even obstruct, voting on Bush's two right-wing conservative nominations to the federal bench. On the other side of the aisle, Republicans are trying to force a rule change to rid the Senate of the filibuster.

My take... the filibuster is a pathetic delay tactic, part of the entire bureaucratic red tape that so many of us despise. In where I believe less is more, the filibuster needs to go. Of course if Republicans win, and seeing as they hold the majority and should have the votes they will, it will clear a path for future Bush court nominations, including to the Supreme Court eventually. This may be the beginnings of some substantial changes, including the possible reversal of Roe versus Wade. Democrats know this and thats why they will fight to the bitter end to keep the tactic with a funny name alive and well in the US Senate.